Legal Basics Part 2: Who Can I Legally Photograph?

Photographer capturing portrait — legal basics of image rights and copyright by MEDIA-IDENT

Whether in distant countries or on domestic streets: For many photographers, people as subjects are every bit as exciting as objects, landscapes and buildings. But are you allowed to simply photograph people? And can these pictures be published on your own website, Instagram and Facebook?  If people are depicted in a picture, then there is […]

Legal Basics Part 1: Is It Legal to Photograph Other People’s Houses?

Photographer taking cityscape photo near bridge — legal photography and copyright awareness by MEDIA-IDENT

What can I take pictures of without fear of violating copyright law? Are there any rights that must be considered if I want to take a picture of the Empire State Building or da Vinci’s “Mona Lisa”? These are common questions that not only professional photographers ask. We have looked into the subject of photographing […]